Plastic sheet imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sheet by Namibia reached $8.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Namibia imports plastic sheet from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.7M | 80% |
| China | $336K | 4% |
| India | $276K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $256K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $201K | 2.4% |
| Uruguay | $159K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $135K | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | $70K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 39% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 21% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 15% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 13% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 3.2% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 2.5% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 2% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, 26% below the world average of $3.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic sheet exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $3.7 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.6M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $17K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 0.2% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported plastic sheet worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sheet to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Namibia also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Namibia exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Tanzania and Malta. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (39% of the value) and 3920.20 (21%).
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